Kekoa
Meaningthe brave one · Hawaiian
- US rank
- #2,284
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,918 in 2017
61 babies were named Kekoa in the US in 2025. It has climbed 39 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1972–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Kekoa you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 28,011 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kekoa, 61 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kekoa would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKekoa first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2017, when it reached #1,918.
- TrendKekoa has climbed 39 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,284. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedKekoa is most popular in Hawaii, where it ranks #104, followed by Washington (#999). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- MeaningIn Hawaiian, Kekoa means “the brave one”.
About the name Kekoa
Kekoa is a boy name of Hawaiian origin meaning “the brave one”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-koa”. US birth records list Kekoa for boys from 1972 to 2025, in 53 of those 54 years. Its best year was 2017, when it ranked #1,918 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,284, with 61 babies.
Origin:Hawaiian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.2 | 162,602 boys |
| 1980s | 8.0 | 124,688 boys |
| 1990s | 15 | 65,147 boys |
| 2000s | 27 | 37,369 boys |
| 2010s | 33 | 30,184 boys |
| 2020s | 36 | 28,156 boys |
More Hawaiian boy names
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Keanu · the cool breeze
- Boy name: Manolo · God is with us
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Boy name: Kainoa · the name
- Unisex name: Makaio · gift of God
- Unisex name: Kanoa · the free one
- Boy name: Kawika · beloved
Questions about the name Kekoa
What does the name Kekoa mean?
Kekoa means “the brave one” in Hawaiian.
What is the origin of the name Kekoa?
Kekoa has Hawaiian roots in our records. Other Hawaiian names include Kai, Keanu, Manolo.
Is Kekoa a boy or girl name?
Kekoa is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kekoa?
Kekoa ranked #2,284 for US boys in 2025, given to 61 babies. Its best year was 2017 (#1,918).